| Lineup | Xavier | PG - Clayton Mason (fresh) 2 ast. SG - Mauricio Russo (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Rodney Cummins (fresh) 2 pts. PF - David Christmas (fresh) 8 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - John Shively (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| Lineup | Washington State | PG - Paul Waymire (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SG - Mikel Dzwonkowski (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Johnnie Minton (fresh) 1 ast. PF - Daryl Pair (fresh) 6 pts. C - George Dwight (fresh) 5 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Xavier | Rodney Cummins inbounds the ball | 29-25 |
| Game Plan | Xavier | Xavier is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 19:42 | Xavier | Mauricio Russo hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 29-25 |
| 19:41 | Washington State | George Dwight pulls down the rebound | 29-25 |
| 19:23 | Washington State | George Dwight misses the lay-in | 29-25 |
| 19:22 | Xavier | David Christmas grabs the defensive rebound | 29-25 |
| 19:17 | Xavier | Mauricio Russo can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 29-25 |
| 19:16 | Xavier | Rodney Cummins grabs the offensive rebound | 29-25 |
| 19:02 | Xavier | Rodney Cummins is called for a moving pick - foul #3 on Rodney Cummins, team foul #1 | 29-25 |
| Subs | Xavier | Joseph Felton (SF) Rodney Cummins | |
| Subs | Washington State | | |
| 18:59 | Washington State | Mikel Dzwonkowski's pass is intercepted by David Christmas in the backcourt | 29-25 |
| 18:48 | Xavier | David Christmas hits the front of the rim on the driving attempt in the lane | 29-25 |
| 18:47 | Washington State | Daryl Pair snags the defensive board | 29-25 |
| 18:42 | Washington State | Mikel Dzwonkowski misses short on a shot from the right wing | 29-25 |
| 18:40 | Xavier | Clayton Mason snags the defensive board | 29-25 |
| 18:26 | Xavier | David Christmas can't connect on a floater from the baseline | 29-25 |
| 18:24 | Xavier | Joseph Felton tips it but misses | 29-25 |
| 18:22 | Washington State | The rebound goes to Paul Waymire | 29-25 |
| 18:00 | Washington State | Paul Waymire buries a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by George Dwight | 29-27 |
| 17:47 | Xavier | David Christmas is denied on a layup by Daryl Pair | 29-27 |
| 17:45 | Washington State | Daryl Pair grabs the defensive rebound | 29-27 |
| 17:43 | Washington State | Joseph Felton is called for the reach on Johnnie Minton in the backcourt - foul #3 on Joseph Felton, team foul #2 | 29-27 |
| Subs | Xavier | John Lor (PG), Dominick Cook (PF), Dennis Prue (C) Clayton Mason, Joseph Felton, John Shively | |
| Subs | Washington State | David Hauge (SG), Basil Edwards (SF), Scott Nelson (PF), Scott Bazile (C) Mikel Dzwonkowski, Johnnie Minton, Daryl Pair, George Dwight | |
| 17:14 | Washington State | Paul Waymire hits a wide open jumper from the free throw line on a great pass from Basil Edwards | 29-29 |
| 16:47 | Xavier | 3 seconds is called on Dennis Prue | 29-29 |
| Subs | Xavier | Clayton Mason (PG) Mauricio Russo | |
| Subs | Washington State | | |
| 16:29 | Washington State | David Hauge drills a jump hook from the left block on a nice dish by Paul Waymire | 29-31 |
| 16:09 | Xavier | John Lor can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 29-31 |
| 16:08 | Washington State | Scott Nelson grabs the board | 29-31 |
| 16:02 | Washington State | Scott Nelson misses long on a fadeaway from close range | 29-31 |
| 16:01 | Washington State | Scott Bazile gets the offensive rebound | 29-31 |
| 15:51 | Washington State | David Hauge double dribbles | 29-31 |
| Subs | Xavier | Charles Johnson (PG), Joseph Felton (SG), Rodney Cummins (SF) Clayton Mason, John Lor, Dominick Cook | |
| Subs | Washington State | Mikel Dzwonkowski (SG), Johnnie Minton (SF), Daryl Pair (PF), George Dwight (C) David Hauge, Basil Edwards, Scott Nelson, Scott Bazile | |
| Lineup | Xavier | PG - Charles Johnson (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf. SG - Joseph Felton (fresh) 1 ast. 3 pf. SF - Rodney Cummins (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. PF - David Christmas (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. 3 stl. C - Dennis Prue (fresh) 2 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Washington State | PG - Paul Waymire (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. SG - Mikel Dzwonkowski (fresh) 4 pts. SF - Johnnie Minton (fresh) 1 ast. PF - Daryl Pair (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk. C - George Dwight (fresh) 5 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 15:36 | Xavier | Charles Johnson misses long on a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 29-31 |
| 15:35 | Washington State | Mikel Dzwonkowski pulls down the rebound | 29-31 |
| 15:10 | Washington State | Paul Waymire misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the left corner | 29-31 |
| 15:08 | Xavier | Dennis Prue grabs the board | 29-31 |
| 14:49 | Xavier | David Christmas hits the front of the rim on the jump hook from the baseline but the foul's on Paul Waymire - foul #2 on Paul Waymire, team foul #1 | 29-31 |
| Subs | Xavier | Mauricio Russo (SG), John Shively (C) Joseph Felton, Dennis Prue | |
| Subs | Washington State | David Hauge (SG) Mikel Dzwonkowski | |
| 14:49 | Xavier | David Christmas makes the 1st free throw | 30-31 |
| 14:49 | Xavier | David Christmas misses the 2nd free throw | 30-31 |
| 14:49 | Xavier | Rodney Cummins grabs the offensive rebound | 30-31 |
| 14:37 | Xavier | Mauricio Russo drills a 3pt attempt from straight away on a nice dish by Charles Johnson | 33-31 |
| 14:12 | Washington State | George Dwight knocks in the shot from the right block | 33-33 |
| 13:52 | Xavier | Paul Waymire steps in front of the Mauricio Russo pass | 33-33 |
| 13:49 | Washington State | David Hauge slams it home set up by Paul Waymire | 33-35 |
| 13:38 | Xavier | Johnnie Minton is called for the reach on Rodney Cummins - foul #1 on Johnnie Minton, team foul #2 | 33-35 |
| Subs | Xavier | Clayton Mason (PG), Joseph Felton (SF), Dominick Cook (PF) Charles Johnson, Rodney Cummins, David Christmas | |
| Subs | Washington State | Basil Edwards (PG), Mikel Dzwonkowski (SG), Sean Grosky (SF), Scott Nelson (PF), Scott Bazile (C) Paul Waymire, David Hauge, Johnnie Minton, Daryl Pair, George Dwight | |
| 13:17 | Xavier | Mauricio Russo hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the right corner | 33-35 |
| 13:15 | Washington State | Scott Bazile snags the defensive board | 33-35 |
| 12:57 | Washington State | Sean Grosky can't connect on a floater from the free throw line but he's hacked by John Shively - foul #2 on John Shively, team foul #3 | 33-35 |
| Subs | Xavier | Dennis Prue (C) John Shively | |
| Subs | Washington State | | |
| 12:57 | Washington State | Sean Grosky makes the 1st free throw | 33-36 |
| 12:57 | Washington State | Sean Grosky makes the 2nd free throw | 33-37 |
| 12:47 | Xavier | Clayton Mason can't connect on a shot from the left side | 33-37 |
| 12:46 | Xavier | Mauricio Russo hits the follow up shot | 35-37 |
| 12:17 | Washington State | Scott Nelson misses short on a fadeaway from close range but he's fouled by Dominick Cook - foul #1 on Dominick Cook, team foul #4 | 35-37 |
| Subs | Xavier | John Lor (SG), David Christmas (PF) Mauricio Russo, Dominick Cook | |
| Subs | Washington State | Paul Waymire (PG), David Hauge (SG), Johnnie Minton (SF), Daryl Pair (PF) Basil Edwards, Mikel Dzwonkowski, Sean Grosky, Scott Bazile | |
| 12:17 | Washington State | Scott Nelson makes the 1st free throw | 35-38 |
| 12:17 | Washington State | Scott Nelson makes the 2nd free throw | 35-39 |
| 12:02 | Xavier | David Christmas hits a turnaround from the right block set up by Clayton Mason and the foul's on Daryl Pair - foul #1 on Daryl Pair, team foul #3 | 37-39 |
| Subs | Xavier | Charles Johnson (PG) Clayton Mason | |
| Subs | Washington State | George Dwight (C) Scott Nelson | |
| 12:02 | Xavier | David Christmas misses the free throw | 37-39 |
| 12:02 | Washington State | The rebound goes to Daryl Pair | 37-39 |
| 11:36 | Washington State | Paul Waymire misses short on a driving attempt from the baseline but he's hacked by Joseph Felton - foul #4 on Joseph Felton, team foul #5 | 37-39 |
| Subs | Xavier | Rodney Cummins (SF), John Shively (C) Joseph Felton, Dennis Prue | |
| Subs | Washington State | | |
| 11:36 | Washington State | Paul Waymire misses the 1st free throw | 37-39 |
| 11:36 | Washington State | Paul Waymire misses the 2nd free throw | 37-39 |
| 11:36 | Xavier | David Christmas grabs the defensive rebound | 37-39 |
| Lineup | Xavier | PG - Charles Johnson (fresh) 6 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf. SG - John Lor (fresh) 3 pts. SF - Rodney Cummins (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. PF - David Christmas (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 5 reb. 3 stl. C - John Shively (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| Lineup | Washington State | PG - Paul Waymire (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 3 ast. SG - David Hauge (fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast. SF - Johnnie Minton (fresh) 1 ast. PF - Daryl Pair (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk. C - George Dwight (fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 11:31 | Xavier | Charles Johnson is fouled on the floor by Daryl Pair - foul #2 on Daryl Pair, team foul #4 | 37-39 |
| 11:14 | Xavier | David Christmas lays it in | 39-39 |
| 10:50 | Washington State | Daryl Pair loses the dribble to John Shively | 39-39 |
| 10:28 | Xavier | John Lor scores on a shot from just outside the lane | 41-39 |
| 10:24 | Washington State | David Christmas takes the ball from Johnnie Minton in the backcourt | 41-39 |
| 10:14 | Xavier | John Shively connects on the pull-up jumper from the left wing set up by Charles Johnson and the foul's on George Dwight - foul #1 on George Dwight, team foul #5 | 43-39 |
| Subs | Xavier | Clayton Mason (PG), Mauricio Russo (SG), Dominick Cook (PF) Charles Johnson, John Lor, David Christmas | |
| Subs | Washington State | Mikel Dzwonkowski (SG), Basil Edwards (SF), Scott Nelson (PF), Scott Bazile (C) David Hauge, Johnnie Minton, Daryl Pair, George Dwight | |
| 10:14 | Xavier | John Shively misses the free throw | 43-39 |
| 10:14 | Washington State | Scott Bazile gets the rebound | 43-39 |
| 09:53 | Washington State | Scott Nelson lays it up and in on a great pass from Basil Edwards | 43-41 |
| 09:40 | Xavier | Mauricio Russo hits the front of the rim on the 3 from the left wing | 43-41 |
| 09:38 | Washington State | Scott Nelson gets the rebound | 43-41 |
| 09:19 | Washington State | Scott Nelson misses the turnaround in the paint but he's hacked by Clayton Mason - foul #2 on Clayton Mason, team foul #6 | 43-41 |
| Subs | Xavier | David Christmas (PF), Dennis Prue (C) Dominick Cook, John Shively | |
| Subs | Washington State | Sean Grosky (SF) Paul Waymire | |
| 09:19 | Washington State | Scott Nelson misses the 1st free throw | 43-41 |
| 09:19 | Washington State | Scott Nelson misses the 2nd free throw | 43-41 |
| 09:19 | Xavier | The rebound goes to Dennis Prue | 43-41 |
| 09:02 | Xavier | Dennis Prue is hacked by Basil Edwards - foul #1 on Basil Edwards, team foul #6 | 43-41 |
| Subs | Xavier | | |
| Subs | Washington State | George Dwight (C) Scott Nelson | |
| 08:53 | Xavier | Mauricio Russo misses the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 43-41 |
| 08:51 | Washington State | Sean Grosky snags the defensive board | 43-41 |
| 08:27 | Washington State | Sean Grosky throws a bad pass out of bounds | 43-41 |
| Subs | Xavier | Charles Johnson (PG), John Lor (SF) Clayton Mason, Rodney Cummins | |
| Subs | Washington State | Paul Waymire (PG), David Hauge (SG), Johnnie Minton (SF), Daryl Pair (PF) Basil Edwards, Mikel Dzwonkowski, Sean Grosky, Scott Bazile | |
| 08:11 | Xavier | John Lor hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right corner | 43-41 |
| 08:09 | Washington State | The rebound goes to Daryl Pair | 43-41 |
| 07:52 | Washington State | David Hauge hits a fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane set up by Paul Waymire | 43-43 |
| 07:35 | Xavier | John Lor misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing | 43-43 |
| 07:34 | Washington State | Daryl Pair grabs the defensive rebound | 43-43 |
| Lineup | Xavier | PG - Charles Johnson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - Mauricio Russo (fairly fresh) 11 pts. 1 ast. SF - John Lor (fresh) 5 pts. PF - David Christmas (tiring) 13 pts. 5 reb. 4 stl. C - Dennis Prue (fresh) 4 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Washington State | PG - Paul Waymire (fairly fresh) 10 pts. 4 ast. SG - David Hauge (fresh) 6 pts. 1 ast. SF - Johnnie Minton (fresh) 1 ast. PF - Daryl Pair (fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. C - George Dwight (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 5 reb. | |
| 07:20 | Washington State | Paul Waymire knocks in the 3pt shot from the left corner on a great pass from David Hauge | 43-46 |
| 07:01 | Xavier | Johnnie Minton steps in front of the David Christmas pass | 43-46 |
| 06:37 | Washington State | Paul Waymire misses badly on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 43-46 |
| 06:36 | Xavier | The rebound goes to John Lor | 43-46 |
| 06:24 | Xavier | Charles Johnson clanks a 3 pointer from the left corner | 43-46 |
| 06:22 | Washington State | Daryl Pair snags the defensive board | 43-46 |
| 05:58 | Washington State | Paul Waymire is fouled on the floor by Charles Johnson - foul #4 on Charles Johnson, team foul #7 | 43-46 |
| Subs | Xavier | Clayton Mason (PG), Joseph Felton (SF), Dominick Cook (PF), John Shively (C) Charles Johnson, John Lor, David Christmas, Dennis Prue | |
| Subs | Washington State | Mikel Dzwonkowski (SG), Basil Edwards (SF), Scott Nelson (PF), Scott Bazile (C) David Hauge, Johnnie Minton, Daryl Pair, George Dwight | |
| 05:58 | Washington State | Paul Waymire makes the 1st free throw | 43-47 |
| 05:58 | Washington State | Paul Waymire misses the 2nd free throw | 43-47 |
| 05:58 | Xavier | John Shively grabs the board | 43-47 |
| 05:43 | Xavier | Joseph Felton buries a jump hook from the baseline set up by Clayton Mason and he's hacked by Paul Waymire - foul #3 on Paul Waymire, team foul #7 | 45-47 |
| Subs | Xavier | | |
| Subs | Washington State | Sean Grosky (SF) Paul Waymire | |
| 05:43 | Xavier | Joseph Felton makes the free throw | 46-47 |
| 05:17 | Washington State | Dominick Cook takes the ball from Scott Bazile | 46-47 |
| 05:01 | Xavier | Clayton Mason throws a bad pass out of bounds | 46-47 |
| 04:39 | Washington State | Mikel Dzwonkowski comes up short on the fadeaway from the baseline | 46-47 |
| 04:38 | Xavier | Dominick Cook gets the rebound | 46-47 |
| 04:10 | Xavier | John Shively loses the dribble to Basil Edwards | 46-47 |
| 04:07 | Washington State | Mikel Dzwonkowski lays it up and in set up by Basil Edwards | 46-49 |
| 03:47 | Xavier | Joseph Felton double dribbles | 46-49 |
| Subs | Xavier | Charles Johnson (PG), John Lor (SG), Rodney Cummins (SF), David Christmas (PF), Dennis Prue (C) Clayton Mason, Mauricio Russo, Joseph Felton, Dominick Cook, John Shively | |
| Subs | Washington State | Paul Waymire (PG), Johnnie Minton (SF), Daryl Pair (PF), George Dwight (C) Basil Edwards, Sean Grosky, Scott Nelson, Scott Bazile | |
| 03:24 | Washington State | Paul Waymire misses badly on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 46-49 |
| 03:23 | Washington State | George Dwight tips it home | 46-51 |
| Lineup | Xavier | PG - Charles Johnson (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast. 4 pf. SG - John Lor (fairly fresh) 5 pts. SF - Rodney Cummins (fresh) 2 pts. 3 pf. PF - David Christmas (tiring) 13 pts. 5 reb. 4 stl. C - Dennis Prue (fresh) 4 reb. 2 stl. | |
| Lineup | Washington State | PG - Paul Waymire (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 4 ast. 3 pf. SG - Mikel Dzwonkowski (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb. SF - Johnnie Minton (fresh) 1 ast. 2 stl. PF - Daryl Pair (fresh) 6 pts. 7 reb. 2 blk. C - George Dwight (fresh) 9 pts. 6 reb. | |
| 03:05 | Xavier | John Lor loses the dribble to Daryl Pair | 46-51 |
| Game Plan | Xavier | Xavier is playing a flex offense and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 03:02 | Washington State | Johnnie Minton is hacked by John Lor in the backcourt - foul #2 on John Lor, team foul #8 | 46-51 |
| Subs | Xavier | | |
| Subs | Washington State | David Hauge (SG) Mikel Dzwonkowski | |
| 03:02 | Washington State | Johnnie Minton makes the 1st free throw | 46-52 |
| 03:02 | Washington State | Johnnie Minton makes the 2nd free throw | 46-53 |
| Game Plan | Xavier | Xavier is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) | |
| 02:45 | Xavier | Charles Johnson makes the 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from John Lor | 49-53 |
| 02:16 | Washington State | David Hauge is open and buries a fadeaway jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Daryl Pair | 49-55 |
| 02:01 | Xavier | Charles Johnson misses short on a 3 pointer from the right corner | 49-55 |
| 01:59 | Washington State | George Dwight grabs the board | 49-55 |
| 01:35 | Washington State | Daryl Pair misses short on a turnaround from the right block but the foul's on Dennis Prue - foul #1 on Dennis Prue, team foul #9 | 49-55 |
| Subs | Xavier | Mauricio Russo (SG), John Shively (C) John Lor, Dennis Prue | |
| Subs | Washington State | Mikel Dzwonkowski (SG) David Hauge | |
| 01:35 | Washington State | Daryl Pair misses the 1st free throw | 49-55 |
| 01:35 | Washington State | Daryl Pair makes the 2nd free throw | 49-56 |
| 01:25 | Xavier | John Shively banks in the layup on a great pass from Mauricio Russo | 51-56 |
| 01:02 | Washington State | Daryl Pair can't connect on a driving attempt from close range | 51-56 |
| 01:01 | Xavier | Rodney Cummins pulls down the rebound | 51-56 |
| Game Plan | Xavier | Xavier is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a triangle offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 00:51 | Xavier | Mauricio Russo lays it up and in on a nice dish by Charles Johnson | 53-56 |
| Game Plan | Xavier | Xavier is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (0) | |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 00:24 | Washington State | Paul Waymire misses the wide open fadeaway jumper from just outside the lane | 53-56 |
| 00:22 | Washington State | Daryl Pair grabs the offensive rebound | 53-56 |
| Game Plan | Xavier | Xavier is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 00:19 | Washington State | John Shively is called for the reach on Daryl Pair - foul #3 on John Shively, team foul #10 | 53-56 |
| Subs | Xavier | | |
| Subs | Washington State | David Hauge (SG), Basil Edwards (SF) Mikel Dzwonkowski, Johnnie Minton | |
| 00:19 | Washington State | Daryl Pair misses the 1st free throw | 53-56 |
| 00:19 | Washington State | Daryl Pair makes the 2nd free throw | 53-57 |
| Game Plan | Xavier | Xavier is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (0) | |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 00:13 | Xavier | David Hauge picks off the pass by David Christmas | 53-57 |
| Game Plan | Xavier | Xavier is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-2) | |
| Game Plan | Washington State | Washington State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+3) | |
| 00:11 | Washington State | Charles Johnson is called for the reach on Basil Edwards in the backcourt - foul #5 on Charles Johnson, team foul #11 | 53-57 |
| Subs | Xavier | Clayton Mason (PG) Charles Johnson | |
| Subs | Washington State | | |
| 00:11 | Washington State | Basil Edwards misses the 1st free throw | 53-57 |
| 00:11 | Washington State | Basil Edwards misses the 2nd free throw | 53-57 |
| 00:11 | Xavier | Rodney Cummins grabs the defensive rebound | 53-57 |
| 00:04 | Xavier | Mauricio Russo misses the 3 from the left wing | 53-57 |
| 00:03 | Xavier | Rodney Cummins grabs the offensive board | 53-57 |
| 00:01 | Xavier | Clayton Mason hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away | 53-57 |
| 00:00 | Washington State | Daryl Pair gets the rebound | 53-57 |